Morocco spearheads collective efforts in favor of Africa’s financial resilience to global crises

Morocco has hosted within four weeks three key events to leverage resources and spur joint action in favor of Africa’s financial resilience in the face of overlapping crises. Last month, Morocco hosted a meeting of African Union finance ministers to discuss common challenges and how to maintain steady funding for the continental organization. The same […]

Egypt: Import Duties on Luxury Goods Increased to Promote Local Products

A new presidential decree coming into effect this February 1 will increase import duties on luxury goods from 10% to 40% as the government tries to boost its foreign reserves and ensure that they are spent on essential products while hoping to contribute to an increase in demand of local products. Ahmed Shiha, head of […]

Legal Measures Shall Be Taken to Supervise Aid Handouts

Following the tragic stampede that occurred during a food distribution operation in a village near Essaouira, Sunday, and that cost the lives of 15 women, King Mohammed VI gave instructions to the Head of government, the Interior Minister and heads of other departments concerned to take all legal measures required to supervise assistance operations and […]